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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Northeast Georgia is set to host a variety of weekend events from February 21-23, 2025, including festivals, concerts, and theater productions, to engage the community following a cold winter week.  AccessWDUN
  • ➤ Jim Smith played a pivotal role in developing the Gainesville-Hall County Boys Club into the modern Lanier Boys and Girls Club.  The Gainesville Times
  • ➤ Brenau Avenue in downtown Gainesville will be closed from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28 for stormwater improvements, affecting commuters.  AccessWDUN

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ The driver of the SUV that crashed last weekend, resulting in serious injury to an East Hall High School basketball player, faces four traffic charges.  97.5 Glory

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ A lawsuit has been filed against a deceased Gainesville attorney for not returning over $1.5 million in unearned legal fees to former clients.  The Gainesville Times
  • ➤ Two Gainesville residents were arrested for trafficking marijuana and possessing multiple other drugs following a traffic stop.  AccessWDUN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Georgia Republicans start the process towards the state GOP convention with precinct caucuses in Hall County at the Gainesville Civic Center.  97.5 Glory

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Pink Floyd Tribute Concert in Gainesville

    Interstellar Echoes presents a tribute to Pink Floyd, recreating their iconic sound and visuals with meticulous attention to detail.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Dan Tyminski in Concert

    Renowned bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run

    The Dempsey Dash offers a 5K and 1K Fun Run, with proceeds supporting the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund at Brenau University.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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  • Gainesville Chicken Chase Scavenger Hunt

    Participants will explore Gainesville's downtown area on a self-guided scavenger hunt, solving riddles and uncovering historical landmarks and hidden gems.

    Sun, 3/9/25

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  • Afterhours Genealogy Research at Hall County Library

    An afterhours event for genealogy enthusiasts to research their family history in a library setting, with pre-registration required.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • That Arena Rock Show Concert in Gainesville

    That Arena Rock Show delivers a theatrical tribute to classic rock, showcasing anthems from legendary 70s and 80s artists like Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Josh Ward Live in Gainesville

    Country music artist Josh Ward will perform live, showcasing his new album with heartfelt ballads and dance tunes at Boot Barn Hall.

    Thu, 3/20/25

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  • The Little Mermaid Ballet

    Experience a captivating ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, set in an enchanting underwater world.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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  • Fourth Annual John Ferriss Regatta at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

    The John Ferriss Regatta is an annual rowing competition that invites college teams to compete at the historic Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a previous site of the 1996 Olympics.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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